Learn how to clean laminate wood floors by keeping them as dry as possible during the process.

A good rule of thumb is to vacuum or sweep your floors weekly.

Tip

Laminate flooring often has a static electricity problem.

Cleaning laminate floor

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It helps to use an electrostatic-free cleaner (like Swiffer Dry Cloth refills).

Sweep the Floor

Sweep the floorwith a soft-bristled angled broom that is only used indoors.

Collect the remaining debris with a dustpan that’s also only used indoors.

Laminate floor with broom and microfiber mop

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Sweep from the edges inward.

Damp-mopping the laminate will get your flooring squeaky clean.

This step requires an ultra-dry mop.

Wet mop and bucket cleaning supplies

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Spray alaminate floor cleaneronto a microfiber mop head or directly onto the laminate floor itself, but very lightly.

Additionally, buff any dull spots on the floor with a dry microfiber cloth.

Tips to Keep Your Laminate Wood Floor Clean Longer